SELF-MASTERY
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Most non-American english speakers that I have met claim that American accents sound flat and nasal, but like most things somebody will find it sexy...
Three seconds. That's how long it took. Your shoes. Your posture. The way you held your drink. Whether you looked at the floor or looked at her.
She already filed you away. Interesting. Boring. Safe. Bold. Before you even opened your mouth.
Everything you say after that is just her confirming what she already decided.
So stop rehearsing lines. Fix the first three seconds. Stand tall. Look up. Smile like you mean it. Walk like you belong wherever you're standing.
The words come later. The impression comes first.
Three seconds. That's how long it took. Your shoes. Your posture. The way you held your drink. Whether you looked at the floor or looked at her.
She already filed you away. Interesting. Boring. Safe. Bold. Before you even opened your mouth.
Everything you say after that is just her confirming what she already decided.
So stop rehearsing lines. Fix the first three seconds. Stand tall. Look up. Smile like you mean it. Walk like you belong wherever you're standing.
The words come later. The impression comes first.
That's because we DON'T have an accent, its the brits and aussies who doMethod Boy said:I never really thought Americans had accents. I've felt as if people from other countries like Australia and England were the ones with the accents.
But not everyone in America talks the same. Some of them must have accents, too.That's because we DON'T have an accent, its the brits and aussies who do
Ok, so I was wrong. Let me rephrase. 99% of americans don't have an accent. there, you happy?Unregistered said:But not everyone in America talks the same. Some of them must have accents, too.
Face it, everyone talks differently. Is there a right way to speak?
Yes. Mine.
That sentence contains at least five follow-up questions she WANTS you to ask. Where in Florida? What brought you here? How long have you been in the area? What do you miss? How does it compare to here?
She handed them to you on a silver platter. And you said, "Oh cool. I come here every week. I love this band. Ummm... pretty crowded tonight."
She smiled politely. Nodded. And never texted you back.
I was that guy for years. Talking too much. Listening too little. Panicking about my next sentence while she was literally feeding me the answers.
Then I found 22 rules that fixed the whole thing. Rule number one: shut up and listen. She'll tell you exactly what to say.
YEAH! Aussies are total sluts! I love them. Easy and sweet as pie.Mr_knowit_all said:I'll tell you this, in Australia, the women are ALL OVER American guys.
What LANGUAGE DO WE SPEAK, a$$hole? We, Americans, speak ENGLISH. you fvcking moron!! are you going to go on to say that france stole French from Quebec? WTF! or mexico stole spanish from spain?! look at their names! France! French. Spain. Spanish. Wow, what a concept!!Deus ex Pianoforte said:A lot of your questions will be answered in 7th/8th grade...hang in there.
Most guys accidentally kill attraction before they even speak. They assume they need a bigger bank account, a better physique, or smoother lines. They miss the point.
Female desire operates on a specific set of psychological triggers. Break them, and you're invisible. Follow them, and you become magnetic.
I learned this the hard way. Years of freezing up. Getting friend-zoned. Watching other guys walk away with the girl I wanted. Then I discovered a set of 22 simple rules that rewired my entire approach.
What the fvck are you talking about? are you on drugs?ima str8 up pimp said:Im just sick and tired of people picking on the little guy, he means well and I have all the confidence in the world he'll succeed in whatever area he wants... it all starts inside of you![]()
Are you going to make me look foolish, you sad piece of shyt?ima str8 up pimp said:Im sorry u came off to me as being picked on. Take no offense. Dont challenge me though bc Ill make you look pretty foolish.
Most guys accidentally kill attraction before they even speak. They assume they need a bigger bank account, a better physique, or smoother lines. They miss the point.
Female desire operates on a specific set of psychological triggers. Break them, and you're invisible. Follow them, and you become magnetic.
I learned this the hard way. Years of freezing up. Getting friend-zoned. Watching other guys walk away with the girl I wanted. Then I discovered a set of 22 simple rules that rewired my entire approach.
If you didn't notice, I was making the joke that English is invented by Americans. And even if I was "picked on", no thanks, I don't need a beaner to help meima str8 up pimp said:I'm sorry you're angry I was just looking out for ya bud.
Thanks... I'm going to taco bellima str8 up pimp said:Ohhh I could make you look foolish trust me. I'm not going to hate you. Do whatever you have to do. But me and the "secret society of people" if any on this site, know what's really going on. Have a nice day pal
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Why don't you ask mommy for some cookies while you're at it too?ima str8 up pimp said:I love chalupas ahhh I just realized I havent had a bite to eat all day and it's 6:21 !!! I'm gonna try and get some right now and Im not even joking thanks for the tip. I'll try and ask my mom (liscense was taken away) o well. peace out A-Town.
Let me just add that if you've read my thread you will have realized that you lost the moment you decided to speak negatively.
For the "secret society" I'm sorry but I just had to point that one out, I haven't eaten all day, I'm starved.
Next Monday you'll feel more confident. After the gym you'll feel more confident. After one more drink you'll feel more confident. After you get a better haircut, a better jacket, a better job.
You've been "getting ready" for two years.
She's standing ten feet away right now. She'll be gone in four minutes. No amount of preparation will manufacture the courage that only comes from moving your feet.
Walk over. Stumble through the first sentence. Let it be clumsy. Let it be imperfect. You will feel more alive in those ten seconds than you have all month.